Voter Engagement

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Facts, Opinions & the Importance of Being Informed

Recently, we shared a video about making choices and decisions. Making choices is an important right that all people have. Before deciding something or making a choice, you need information about the topic. Both facts and opinions matter when it comes to decision-making and can impact your choice. Understanding the difference between fact and opinion is necessary

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Ballot Guide - 2020 Election Recap

Election Recap

Wondering what happened with the election? What passed and how will it affect you? You’re not alone. At DP, we have worked to create a comprehensive Election Recap guide summarizing what has passed, how it will affect you and where you can go to find out more.  Download it below! We will know more about

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#MakeAPlanToVote

KNOW YOUR OPTIONS TO CAST YOUR VOTE  Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy  In Colorado, there are different ways that you can vote, so it is important to make a plan. Elections are conducted by your county, so there may be some small differences depending on which county you vote in. Watch this short video that provides a step-by-step guide on casting your vote: As discussed in the

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Exercise Your Rights!

Helpful Resources to Navigate Voting   Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy  There are many Federal and State laws that protect your rights to vote.  The United States divides power between different levels of government; this system is called federalism.    One impact of federalism is that states can make laws addressing the specific needs and concerns of their residents.  Consequently, elections

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Ballot Guide: what to know before you vote

Learn what’s on the Ballot  Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy  Do you feel like you don’t know enough about the issues in our state to vote? You’re one of many, if so. There may be other obstacles to voting depending on who you are; we’ll talk more about those in a future blog post. For now, we at Developmental Pathways want to empower

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Voting Season 2020

Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy In case you haven’t noticed, the election season is in full swing. This year, Developmental Pathways wants to encourage our entire community to register and vote! Over the next few weeks leading up to the election, we’ll be sharing resources to help you get registered to

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